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About

Castle ward covers the historic core of Lancaster, centred on the castle and priory. The area is defined by its steep hill rising from the River Lune, with streets like Castle Hill and Church Street following ancient routes. The district functions as the city's legal and administrative centre, housing the courts within the castle walls and the city council's main offices nearby.

A dominant feature is the ongoing presence of HM Prison Lancaster Castle, which shares the medieval fortress site with the courtrooms. This creates a distinctive atmosphere where everyday civic life and the justice system intersect visibly. The ward includes the compact retail area around Market Street and the stone buildings of the former St. Leonardsgate railway works, now repurposed for other uses.

Area overview

On average Castle has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £45,710 per year. There are 2 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Castle

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,050,000
Flats31£130,000
Semi-Detached3£210,000
Terraced13£290,000

10 years median price trend in Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

All postcodes in Castle

LA11YF

Lucy Street

LA19SD

Dalton Square

LA11XD

Common Garden Street

LA19TY

Dalton Square

LA14XL

Springfield Street

LA11YJ

Castle

LA11HX

Market Street

LA11YR

Castle Hill

LA11LE

King Street

LA19TE

Dalton Square

LA15BB

Aldcliffe Road

LA11AB

Fenton Street

LA11UG

Ffrances Passage

LA11AF

Nelson Street

LA11NN

St Leonards Gate

LA11YB

Thurnham Street

LA11RB

St Georges Quay

LA19SE

Dalton Square

LA14XF

Quarry Road

LA11XF

Penny Street

LA11XQ

George Street

LA15BE

Aldcliffe Road

LA11NR

Rosemary Lane

LA19NA

Fenton Street

LA13AJ

Bowerham Road

LA11HL

St Georges Quay

LA11PB

Damside Street

LA14XS

Quarry Road

LA11EZ

New Road

LA11DB

Parliament Street

LA11QU

De Vitre Street

LA11HY

Maple Avenue

LA19SJ

Dalton Square

LA11PQ

Bridget Street

LA11HW

Pine Street

LA11XU

Thurnham Mews

LA11UP

James Street

LA11YG

Castle Park

LA11WA

Castle Park Mews

LA11PN

Dalton Square

LA11YZ

St Mary's Parade

LA11PU

Bulk Street

LA11JZ

Middle Street

LA11SQ

Regent Street

LA11HZ

Market Street

LA19SL

Dalton Square

LA11SZ

Portland Street

LA11SA

St Georges Quay

LA11SH

Regent Street

LA14XQ

Quarry Road

LA11FD

Alfred Street

LA11RD

St Georges Quay

LA11BE

Wheatfield Court

LA11TP

Dallas Road

LA14XB

Ripley Street

LA19TZ

Dalton Square

LA13SF

Quarry Road

LA11JL

Sir Simons Arcade

LA19LS

Fenton Street

LA19SF

Dalton Square

LA11RR

St Catherines Court

LA11RL

Bridget Street

LA11UE

Penny Street

LA11PW

Dalton Square

LA19SA

Dalton Square

LA11UN

St James Court

LA11NB

Lancaster Gate

LA11QF

Bryer Street

LA19SH

Dalton Square

LA11YD

Thurnham Street

LA11TL

Mallard Court

LA11NS

North Road

LA11BU

Castle

LA11LA

High Street

LA11XT

Penny Street

LA19TG

Dalton Square

LA11LG

King Street

LA11YH

Hillside

LA19PF

Castle

LA11YP

Castle Hill

LA11GA

St Georges Quay

LA19TF

Dalton Square

LA11NJ

Stonewell

LA11XN

Penny Street

LA11XZ

George Street

LA11HN

Vicarage Terrace

LA11YY

St Mary's Parade

LA19SB

Castle

LA19SN

Dalton Square

LA19TR

Dalton Square

LA11RS

Queen Street

LA19JU

Fenton Street

LA11LR

Calkeld Lane

LA11XB

Priory Close

LA11AA

Fenton Street

LA11AP

River Street

LA11YX

St Marys Parade

LA11UL

Wheatfield Mews

LA11YN

Castle Hill

LA11RF

Regency Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.